MicrobiologyJournal of BacteriologyPeer-reviewed
Differential Pathogenic and Commensal Responses of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis Towards Chemical Signals of Human Skin
Tika Bahadur Thapa, Robert C. Kuiack, Martin John Mcgavin
This study compares how Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis respond to acidic pH and C16 fatty acids on human skin, revealing distinct metabolic and signaling adaptations.
DOI 10.1128/jb.00119-26